Airport transfers to and from Cork Airport or Cork City at the beginning and end of the walk*
From the moment you arrive, our expert guides will keep you entertained, safe and happy
Lots of luggage? Don't worry. We'll move it for you
Rest your weary feet each night in our friendly, comfortable, family-run guesthouses
You won't have far to go to the bathroom - they're all ensuite
Big breakfasts each morning and nutritious packed lunches will keep you going all day long
In the evenings, enjoy delicious 3-course meals (x7) made from the finest local produce
*Day 1: Collecting from Cork Airport at 2.30pm & from Cork City at 3.15pm. Day 8: Departing from Castletownbere at 8.00am to arrive in Cork City at 10.15am and Cork Airport at 11.00am.
You will be collected from Cork Airport (pickup 2.30pm) or Cork City (pickup 3.30pm) and brought to Glengarriff – a picturesque little town in the foothills of the Caha Mountains.
Day 2: Bunane to Glengarriff • Distance 13km • 3.5 - 5 hours • Max Height 356m
Start your day with a climb up an old sheep track towards a pass next to Esk Mountain before descending into the wonderful Glengarriff Forest Park.
DAY 3: Glengarriff to Adrigole • Distance 18km • 5 - 7 hours • Max Height 544m
A peaceful forest path leads you up towards the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. From the top enjoy the spectacular views over Bantry Bay and across to the Sheeps Head Peninsula.
Day 4: Gleninchaquin to Lauragh • Distance 19km • 4.5 - 6 hours • Max Height 379m
Gleninchaquin Valley is the jewel in the crown of the Beara Peninsula. You will visit the most beautiful part of the valley before climbing up a mountain and returning to Lauragh.
DAY 5: Allihies to Dursey Sound • Distance 13km • 3 - 5 hours • Max Height 191m
A short walk in stunning surroundings starts with a visit to the old copper mines in Allihies. From here you climb up over the cliffs at Ballydonegan Bay and continue to Dursey.
DAY 6: Dursey Island • Distance 15km • 3.5 - 5 hours • Max Height 245m
With just 6 permanent residents, little traffic, breathtaking ocean scenery and abundant wildlife, Dursey Island is about as close as you can get to a walkers paradise. Enjoy!
DAY 7: Bere Island • Distance 16km • 3 - 5 hours • Max Height 256m
A short 15 minute ferry ride across the sheltered harbour will take you to Bere Island - a place with a long and interesting history. A fascinating way to finish your walking holiday.
DAY 8: Depart Castletownbere
Transfer to Cork City and Cork Airport leaves Castletownbere at 8am. From Cork, there are regular connections to Shannon and Dublin Airports.
